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The Boondocks

  • TV Series
  • 2005–2014
  • TV-MA
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
38K
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Samuel L. Jackson, Edward Asner, Regina King, Nick Jameson, Charlie Murphy, Greg Travis, Gary Anthony Williams, John Witherspoon, Cedric Yarbrough, Bobb'e J. Thompson, and Carl Jones in The Boondocks (2005)
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Adult AnimationDark ComedyHand-Drawn AnimationSatireSitcomActionAnimationComedyDrama

Brothers Huey and Riley Freeman experience a culture clash when they leave Chicago to move in with their grandfather in the suburbs.Brothers Huey and Riley Freeman experience a culture clash when they leave Chicago to move in with their grandfather in the suburbs.Brothers Huey and Riley Freeman experience a culture clash when they leave Chicago to move in with their grandfather in the suburbs.

  • Creator
    • Aaron McGruder
  • Stars
    • Regina King
    • John Witherspoon
    • Gary Anthony Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    38K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    866
    50
    • Creator
      • Aaron McGruder
    • Stars
      • Regina King
      • John Witherspoon
      • Gary Anthony Williams
    • 90User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations total

    Episodes56

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    Boondocks: The Complete First Season
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    Boondocks: The Complete First Season
    The Boondocks: Or Die Trying
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    The Boondocks: Or Die Trying
    The Boondocks: Or Die Trying
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    The Boondocks: Or Die Trying
    The Boondocks: Seasons 1 And 2
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    The Boondocks: Seasons 1 And 2
    The Boondocks: Season 1
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    The Boondocks: Season 1
    The Boondocks: The Complete Third Season
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    The Boondocks: The Complete Third Season
    The Boondocks: The Complete Third Season
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    The Boondocks: The Complete Third Season

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    Regina King
    Regina King
    • Riley Freeman…
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • Robert 'Granddad' Freeman…
    Gary Anthony Williams
    Gary Anthony Williams
    • Uncle Ruckus…
    Cedric Yarbrough
    Cedric Yarbrough
    • Tom Dubois…
    Jill Talley
    Jill Talley
    • Sarah Dubois…
    Gabby Soleil
    • Jazmine Dubois…
    Jim Meskimen
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    • Anchorman…
    Carl Jones
    Carl Jones
    • Thugnificent…
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    • Various…
    Corey Burton
    Corey Burton
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    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Ed Wuncler III
    DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis
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    Kym Whitley
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    • Angry Obama Supporter…
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • The Principal…
    Affion Crockett
    Affion Crockett
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    Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen
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    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Ed Wuncler
    Melique Berger
    Melique Berger
    • Vanessa
    • Creator
      • Aaron McGruder
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    • Trivia
      Ed Wuncler III and Gin Rummy are based on George W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Ed wears a medallion that says "W" which is Bush's nickname and "Rummy" is Rumsfeld's nickname. In the first episode, Ed Wuncler I says of his grandson, "In 30 years that boy will be the President of the United States... and he'll still be a fucking idiot."
    • Quotes

      Huey Freeman: Vision? What do you know about my vision? My vision would turn your world upside down, tear asunder your illusions, and send the sanctuary of your own ignorance crashing down around you. Now ask yourself, Are you ready to see that vision?

    • Connections
      Featured in Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      The Boondocks Theme
      Composed by Aaron McGruder, Derryck Big Tank Thornton, Asheru

      Performed by Asheru

    User reviews90

    Featured review
    9/10

    Not for all viewers

    This show is "black" comedy in multiple senses of the term. Here is a memorable example. Grandad opens a restaurant featuring a menu high in fat, pork, sugar, and serving sizes. Huey comments that the food is "destructive" to those that eat it. Grandad asks him, "What's wrong with you boy, this is your culture." To which Huey responds, "well then the culture's destructive!" Now that's a point worthy of consideration coming out of the mouth of a small child in a cartoon. Personally, I think its worth watching several hours of this show just for the reward of being challenged to think about that one line, but others will not agree. My wife hates the show because, in her opinion "its simply not funny." I must agree, that the writing is bit uneven. Uncle Ruckus's trip to "white heaven" and King's speech at his political rally are absolutely priceless, while the entire episode "Let's Nab Ophrah" was a complete waste of time when Samuel L. Jackson's character wasn't talking. I strongly expect the reviews of this show to be highly polarized - you either love it or hate it. Watch a few episodes and make up your own mind.
    • cchamber
    • May 14, 2006
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    • Release date
      • November 6, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Гетто
    • Production companies
      • Adelaide Productions
      • Rebel Base
      • Sony Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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